The NASA Postdoctoral Program November 2024 application cycle is now open. The application deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

An overview of the NASA postdoctoral program can be found here, along with general information about NPP positions found here.

NASA Postdoctoral Research Program

NASA Postdoctoral Research Program Fellows conduct research of national importance and collaborate with distinguished U.S. and international researchers. NPP Fellows have made significant research contributions that have advanced specific science efforts of NASA and the body of general scientific knowledge in the areas of astrophysics, Earth science, aeronautics, biology and astrobiology, astrochemistry, heliophysics, planetary science, and technology development. Postdoctoral Fellowships are available for those applicants who have held a doctoral degree for less than five years at the time of application. Senior Fellowships are available for those applicants who have held a doctoral degree for five or more years at the time of application.

NASA Postdoctoral Management Program

The NASA Postdoctoral Management Program (NPMP) is an adjunct to the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and is designed to provide valuable experience in the management of scientific programs. NPMP Fellows generally work with NASA program scientists at NASA Headquarters on a wide range of programmatic activities involving various aspects in the management of a research and analysis program, analyzing the progress made toward the Division's scientific research objectives, and participating in future mission feasibility studies. NASA Postdoctoral Management Program Fellowships are open to NASA Postdoctoral Research Fellows who have completed at least one year of their research fellowship.

Current postings of available NPP positions and offerings are listed here.

Tips and FAQs for potential applicants are available here.